Architecture Governmental architectural Architecture May 8, 2013 Governmental architectural The striking Human Settlements Contact Centre in Manenberg, home to 80% of the Cape’s famous minstrel troupes, is proof that government buildings can be safe, beautiful, inviting, interactive and green without those hostile security fences. Full Article
Architecture Teaching the old brick new tricks Architecture March 28, 2013 Teaching the old brick new tricks Marine Leblond attended Conversations on Architecture at Decorex and reports that the speakers seemed to share a common interest: the clever and novel use of everyday construction materials. Full Article
Architecture Shape of Joburg Architecture March 19, 2013 Shape of Joburg Nechama Brodie reviews Patrick de Mervelec’s new photographic book and exhibition about Johannesburg’s architecture and history. After the launch and exhibition in Joburg earlier this year, it now comes to Cape Town from 21 August to 7 September. Full Article
Architecture Primary structures Architecture February 26, 2013 Primary structures Crowned “best leisure development in Africa” at last year’s African Property Awards, and now shortlisted for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa, the Soweto Theatre has caught more than a few eyes. We sent Nechama Brodie to investigate. Full Article
Architecture Exploring Joburg’s architecture Architecture February 26, 2013 Exploring Joburg’s architecture Love or hate it, Johannesburg is our city of gold. Gifa has launched a series of educational city walks that explore the fascinating complexities of a thriving African metropolis. Full Article
Architecture As die (groen) skip inkom… Architecture January 28, 2013 As die (groen) skip inkom… ’n Kinderhuis in Midrand wat met skeepsvraghouers gebou is, het nie net die lewe van die mense wat daar woon verander nie, maar ook die ingesteldheid van die ontwerpers daaragter. Dié storie oor ’n gemeenskap met gees en ontwerp het VISI se hart gesteel. Full Article
Architecture A sculpture on the skyline Architecture January 21, 2013 A sculpture on the skyline A box of colour on the rooftop of the Main Change building in Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct, is not an apartment or even a bar, but a “functionalised sculpture” conceptualised and realised by Swiss artist Kerim Seiler. Full Article
Architecture Boxing clever Architecture January 21, 2013 Boxing clever This story of community spirit and some really cool design captured our hearts! An orphanage in Midrand, constructed using 28 shipping containers, has changed the lives of those who live in it — as well as those who created it. Full Article
